Redmi A1+ vs Redmi Turbo 5
The Redmi A1+ (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; estimated prices are $80 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 54/100 vs 13/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 155,362); the Redmi Turbo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A1+ doesn't.
Redmi A1+
Redmi Turbo 5
- Lighter: 192g vs 204g
- Cheaper: $80 vs $250
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 45/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 93/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Redmi A1+ vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 41 points higher (54/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (72/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (72/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi A1+ notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (60/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A1+ is a bit better (100/100 vs 93/100).
| Specification | Redmi A1+ | Redmi Turbo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 2809170 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.9×76.8×9.1 mm | 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 204 g | |
| Price | $80 | $250 |
Redmi A1+
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi Turbo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi A1+
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi A1+
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi A1+ and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 leads Redmi A1+ by 94.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $170. Redmi A1+ is cheaper by $170.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (43/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (32/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (72/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi A1+ notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (60/100 vs 45/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A1+ is a bit better (100/100 vs 93/100).
Which is better: the Redmi A1+ or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ by 41 points (54/100 vs 13/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi A1+ and the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi A1+ has a MobileRank rating of 13/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi A1+ or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on camera score (32/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi A1+ or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (43/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi A1+ over the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi A1+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.